hospice in Kearney, NE
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice
4111 4th Ave., Suite 50, Kearney, NE 68845 · (308) 995-4375
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice at a glance
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Kearney, Nebraska (Buffalo County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Nebraska average of 3.7.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 18 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- September 22, 1999
- County
- Buffalo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 281533
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 84.1% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 85.4% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 79% | 75.1% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 78% | 80.4% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 92.1% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 82% | 81.8% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 92.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 93.9% | 94.5% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 79.8% | 70.5% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.2 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 18 | 45 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Brookestone Home Health & Hospice
- ★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Brookestone Home Health & Hospice's rating?
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Nebraska hospices is 3.7 stars.
Where is Brookestone Home Health & Hospice and how do I contact it?
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice is at 4111 4th Ave., Suite 50, Kearney, NE 68845. Phone: (308) 995-4375.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.